Britannia Club has informed members that it has become aware that Olive Margine (sometimes described as “Vegetable Residues” or “Olive Mill Waste Water (OMWW)”) was being offered for loading at ports in North Africa.
Britannia warned that Olive Margine was not listed as a cargo in the IMSBC Code, but that it had been informed by cargo experts that it was prone to liquefaction and that that therefore it could threaten ship stability.
“Although tests may be provided by shippers, please be aware that there are no internationally recognized tests for confirming the flow moisture point and hence determining the transportable moisture limit for vegetable products like Olive Margine unlike Group A mineral cargoes”, said Britannia.
It therefore advised members that, if any were considering loading Olive Margine, they were recommended to contact the Club for assistance.
